Question 1

Which procedure is classified as minimally invasive?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

At what length of time is it no longer appropriate to report CPT code 95812 and code 95813 should be reported instead?

Accepted Answer

CPT code 95812 is used for EEG recordings that last up to 1 hour. When the recording exceeds 1 hour, code 95813 should be used instead, starting from the 61st minute.

Question 3

What is the appropriate modifier to report a procedure performed specifically on the left circumflex artery?

Accepted Answer

LC is the appropriate modifier to indicate a procedure performed on the left circumflex artery.

Question 4

Select the correct definition of spirometry:

Accepted Answer

Spirometry is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale, and how quickly you exhale. It's primarily used to diagnose and monitor diseases that affect lung volumes and airflow, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions that affect breathing.

Question 5

Which of the following questions is not used when a coder is selecting a procedure code from subheading End-Stage Renal Disease Services (90951-90970)?

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The length of each service is not a consideration when selecting a procedure code from the End-Stage Renal Disease Services subheading, as these codes are more concerned with the setting of the service, the age of the patient, and the duration of service in terms of months, rather than the specific length of each service.

Question 6

How are the fitting of spectacles subdivided in CPT?

Accepted Answer

The fitting of spectacles in CPT is categorized based on the presence of aphakia, absence of aphakia, and for low vision.

Question 7

A coder may only select procedure codes from subheading Audiologic Function Tests (92550-92597) if three elements are present in the provider documentation. Select the element that is not required to report these codes:

Accepted Answer

A consultation report from a specialist is not required to report codes from the Audiologic Function Tests (92550-92597) subheading. The necessary elements typically include the use of calibrated electronic equipment, the recording of results, and a report with interpretation by the provider performing the tests.

Question 8

What type of procedure is included in code range 92611-92617?

Accepted Answer

The code range 92611-92617 is specifically designated for the evaluation of swallowing. This includes procedures such as motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function.

Question 9

In the General Ophthalmological Services subheading, a limited exam focusing on a particular condition or problem, such as an acute condition that does not require a complete examination of the visual system, is referred to as a(n) _____ exam:

Accepted Answer

An intermediate exam is typically used to describe a limited examination that focuses on a specific condition or problem, such as an acute issue, without requiring a full examination of the entire visual system.

Question 10

In which subheading will a coder find the correct procedure code to describe Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Accepted Answer

CPR is a lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's heartbeat or breathing has stopped. It does not fall under cardiovascular monitoring, coronary therapeutic services, or cardiography, which are more specific to diagnostic procedures, treatments, and imaging of the heart. Instead, CPR is categorized under "Other Therapeutic Services" as it is a general emergency procedure applied in various critical situations to support or restore breathing and blood circulation.

Question 11

Identify the ultrasound test used to evaluate the flow of blood within arteries and veins:

Accepted Answer

A Duplex scan combines traditional ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound to visualize the blood flow in arteries and veins. Traditional ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, while Doppler ultrasound captures sound waves reflecting off moving objects, such as blood, to measure their speed and other aspects of how they move through vessels.

Question 12

What does actigraphy testing study?

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Actigraphy testing involves wearing a device that records movement, allowing for the assessment of sleep-wake cycles over an extended period, typically several days.

Question 13

Codes within subsection Gastroenterology (91010-91299) are assigned to _____ studies of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon.

Accepted Answer

Codes within subsection Gastroenterology (91010-91299) are specifically assigned to motility studies of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon, which assess the movements of these parts of the digestive system.

Question 14

Codes to report the diagnostic evaluation of cochlear implants are included in which subheading of the Medicine section?

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Question 15

Where can a coder find guidelines regarding the definitions of intermediate and comprehensive exams as related to the General Ophthalmological Services subheading in CPT?

Accepted Answer

The guidelines regarding the definitions of intermediate and comprehensive exams related to the General Ophthalmological Services subheading in CPT can be found at the beginning of the General Ophthalmological Services subheading. This is where specific instructions and definitions relevant to the codes within that subheading are typically provided.

Question 16

Code 93278, signal-averaged electrocardiography, with or without ECG, is selected as the appropriate procedure code to report today's service. However, the provider for whom the coder is billing only provided the interpretation and report of this service. Which modifier should the coder add to code 93278?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 26 is used to indicate that only the professional component (interpretation and report) of a service was provided, which is the case described.

Question 17

The CPT guidelines for dialysis codes instruct that when the patient has had a complete assessment visit during the month and services are provided over a period of less than a month, __________ is the appropriate code range according to the number of visits performed.

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Question 18

All of the following are included in infusion and injection therapies except:

Accepted Answer

Moderate conscious sedation is not typically included in standard infusion and injection therapies, as it involves administering drugs to depress the central nervous system for procedures, requiring specialized monitoring and personnel.

Question 19

In which scenario is it appropriate to select codes 90460 and 90461?

Accepted Answer

Codes 90460 and 90461 are used for immunization administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with face-to-face counseling by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. Choice D is the correct scenario because it involves a physician counseling the mother of a 5-year-old patient and then administering the vaccination, fitting the age requirement and the requirement for counseling by a qualified healthcare professional.

Question 20

What is a gonioscopy?

Accepted Answer

Gonioscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows an eye care professional to see the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) to check for blockage of the drainage angle, which is an important aspect in diagnosing and managing glaucoma.

Quiz 19: Medicine